Kicker CX1200.1, CX600.1 owner manual Cxrc Remote Bass Installation, Troubleshooting

CXRC REMOTE BASS INSTALLATION

Surface-mount the CXRC remote using the supplied screws.

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Remote cable passes audio; do not run cable parallel to power wires.

Connect the supplied 1/8th inch [3.5mm] patch cable to the CXRC remote and the Remote Bass jack on the amplifi er

TROUBLESHOOTING

If your amplifi er does not appear to be working, check the obvious things fi rst such as blown fuses, poor or incorrect wiring connections, incorrect setting of crossover switch and gain controls, etc. There are Power (PWR)

&Protection (PRT) LEDs on the side panel of your Kicker CX series amplifi er. Depending on the state of the amplifi er and the vehicle’s charging system, the LEDs will glow either green or red. When the green LED is lit, this indicates the amplifi er is turned on and no trouble exists.

Green LED off, no output? With a Volt Ohm Meter (VOM) check the following: +12 volt power terminal (should read +12V to +16V) Remote turn-on terminal (should read +12V to +16V) Check for reversed power and ground connections Ground terminal, for proper conductivity.

Green LED on, no output? Check the following: RCA connections Test speaker outputs with a “known” good speaker. Substitute source unit with a “known” good source unit. Check for a signal in the RCA cable feeding the amplifi er with the VOM meter set to measure “AC” voltage.

Red LED flickering with loud music? The red LED indicates low battery voltage. Check all the connections in your vehicle’s charging system. It may be necessary to replace or charge your vehicle’s battery or replace your vehicle’s alternator.

Red LED on, no output? Amplifi er is very hot = thermal protection is engaged. Test for proper impedance at the speaker terminals with a VOM meter (see the diagrams in this manual for minimum recommended impedance and multiple speaker wiring suggestions). Also check for adequate airfl ow around the amplifi er. Amplifi er shuts down only while vehicle is running = voltage protection circuitry is engaged. Voltage to the amplifi er is not within the 10–16 volt operating range. Have the vehicle’s charging and electrical system inspected. Amplifi er will only play at low volume levels = short circuit protection is engaged. Check for speaker wires shorted to each other or to the vehicle chassis. Check for damaged speakers or speaker(s) operating below the minimum recommended impedance.

No or low output? Check the balance control on source unit Check the RCA (or speaker input) and speaker output connections.

Alternator noise-whining sound with engine’s RPM? Check for damaged RCA (or speaker input) cable Check the routing of RCA (or speaker input) cable Check the source unit for proper grounding Check the gain settings and turn them down if they are set too high.

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